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SnakeBeardTheGreat t1_iz7efbw wrote
My friend has a male cat that he made lay in his lap so he could scratch his chest. Th cat hated it but was forced into it. After a while the cat got to thinking hey this is pretty good. He would jump in the lap of people he knew roll over for scratches.
Sinviras t1_iz7humw wrote
I know this story. You only told half of it. Allow me to finish.
"Then viciously attacks them. The end."
v4por t1_iz7wccj wrote
Our cat, which we've had about three years since a kitten, is the only cat I know that likes belly scratches. Doesn't resist, doesn't scratch. Just lets us hold her like a baby and purrs.
SnakeBeardTheGreat t1_iz7wt6l wrote
That's like cats that like baths. they have always done it, it does not hurt so lets do it.
Badbullet t1_iz8i8bu wrote
Both of our cats (not siblings) like belly scratches like yours. We just did it calmly a soft since they were kittens, like we were gently grooming them, and not to appear as if we are playing with them. 2 years later they'll roll over for us to give them pets and rubs all along their bellies. They also don't scratch or bite, like ever. Except my big toe when I wiggle it under the blankets. đ I swear we won the lottery with the two of them, that or we did something rare when raising them. You probably did similar.
Winjin t1_iz9pb2f wrote
I used to live together with a fur baby called Blackberry https://www.reddit.com/r/aww/comments/k2yktr/bliss_looks_like_this/
She is the nicest, gentlest kitty there every lived. She used to be a pregnant stray and always behave like no bad can ever happen to her and there is no danger in the world at all. I am surprised she could survive in the streets of Saint-Petersburg, but I'm glad we rescued her!
So the point is, that little lady never bit me once in her life and allowed me to pet and scratch any part of her belly or even her paws. I love that cat and I'm glad that she lives with my friend now, they completely spoil her)
silvandeus t1_iz7plvc wrote
My old boy does this! I like to say, âScratch, scratch, lick, lickâ He is a goofy 15 year old boy and canât reach all the spots anymore.
Keikasey3019 t1_iz7w0oj wrote
>grooming impulse
Cat is suddenly urged to find a minor to talk to
v4por t1_iz7wohl wrote
FBI, this one right here.
Keikasey3019 t1_iz7yxsj wrote
I wrote the comment, forgot about it, got a notification from yours, and then laughed like an idiot all over again at my own thing
SnackPocket t1_iz98062 wrote
I never knew why!
TankSparkle t1_iz5sitc wrote
my cat did something different too: grab hold of my hand with his front paws, sink his teeth into my hand and rake my arm with his hind claws
Gruaiggorm t1_iz5urrv wrote
You can train kittens to be gentle by using a high pitched sound when they hurt you. It gives them a little surprise to temporarily stop. It's how playmates learn to not hurt each other and it can really help spare your hands when playing.
dammitall0 t1_iz6yfml wrote
This, you can teach them to be gentle. Cats don't realize we have thin human skin, cat skin is tough! After awhile I could gently tap my cat's paws if she was getting too much with the claws, usually while kneading, and she'd lighten up or wait to let me put something thicker between her claws and my skin. She was a smart kitty and I miss her.
sirsarin t1_iz5juoq wrote
Mine grabs my hand with her front paws and kangaroo kicks my arm. Can't get it out of her grip but still kicks me.
awkward_hand_dance t1_iz61pn5 wrote
Fun fact, that's how they would disembowel a small mammal.
Sopixil t1_iz74ik2 wrote
TIL my older cat is trying to disembowel my younger cat
v4por t1_iz7x188 wrote
Cats also have extra skin on their underside to protect them during fights with other cats. It often makes them look fat, but that's just a protective layer of skin. Your other cat is safe from disembowelment as long as they have that.
itusedtobeagoodname t1_iz5i3h4 wrote
He has beautiful eyes. But you knew that already.
This_better_be_good t1_iz5zspz wrote
It's why my raggy does when he's cleaning his big beard! :D
airza t1_iz6ewes wrote
What a magnificent cravat!
pricygoldnikes t1_iz61ufc wrote
good job Baxter! keep that belly clean
ASK_IF_IM_PENGUIN t1_iz5hxly wrote
That's his O face
kutte207 t1_iz6gm9b wrote
Lol my dog does that, whenever you scratch her butt or back leg, she will violently start licking the air, it's the cutest thing.
rawrac t1_iz76b6s wrote
Absolutely adorbs
willow0918a t1_iz7oln9 wrote
Must be a fluffy cat thing, my boy does this too
dadbot5001 t1_iz7yawn wrote
Baxter is a very good kitty.
strangway t1_iz85ru4 wrote
For some reason, my superpower is being able to identify that spot on a dog that causes their hind leg to kick. Small dogs too big, Iâve scritched them all. One time, I got me friendsâ orange tabby to do it, too! I have a gift.
almarcTheSun t1_iz8nntc wrote
I believe you are simply tickling them. It's probably not pleasant for them, but they love scratches so they don't try to stop you.
That's what I heard anyway. Is there basis behind this?
jboardman51 t1_iz8d5cp wrote
My floof of a ragdoll does this exact same thing when I scratch her in that same spot haha
Yoiks72 t1_iz5wjaj wrote
Siberian?
RamsesThePigeon OP t1_iz5xjnu wrote
Ragdoll, actually.
Yoiks72 t1_iz5ycmn wrote
He reminds me of my goofy Siberian. Apparently Ragdolls are also freaking adorable. :)
Pantsofthemister t1_iz6o658 wrote
My ragdolls also do this! I wonder if thatâs a common trait in them specifically. They furiously lick anything close to their mouth when theyâre excited lol.
GeoffdeRuiter t1_iz7cqor wrote
My ragdoll Cheeto does the same thing. :)
QuiGonChuck t1_iz5lgxq wrote
This just in: cat doesn't act like a dog
JazzlikeCantaloupe53 t1_iz5riki wrote
I used to have a fluffy cat that would do the same. She was the best!
QuiverClaw t1_iz5wcpi wrote
Turkish Van are my favorite kitties. Mine has a beautiful mane just like this one. She too is extra special in her adorable way!
iTanooki t1_iz645hw wrote
Iâve only seen that happen when you scratch at the base of the tail.
deltr0nzero t1_iz6f1mg wrote
My girlfriends desperate wants to lick your nose while you scratch him, he starts craning his head towards it every time
Bogdacious t1_iz6mxgu wrote
I had an all white cat named Sam who wasnât too bright. But he would do the Sam thing, purr and clean his fur.
Apasyhl t1_iz6oxq3 wrote
Haha ! My Birman cat does the same !! And when I am brushing her too. So cute !
mishy69 t1_iz6xtsa wrote
So very cute.Beautiful kitty
omagic4life t1_iz73kod wrote
Wow what a floof đ
Spongeman735 t1_iz75y0a wrote
âBaxter you look slow when you do thatâ
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Remoru t1_iz7doi6 wrote
F L O O F
Plasma_Cosmo_9977 t1_iz7l47b wrote
I've seen the licking thing from many cats.
Stevie22wonder t1_iz7ygng wrote
I had a cat named Chuck who I would scratch just above his tail, and he would start just chewing the air and purring. He'd get so mad when i would stop.
giceman715 t1_iz8738y wrote
Thatâs a lickalotapuss
the_festivusmiracle t1_iz8a4s6 wrote
my cat did the same thing.
Theartofsilence t1_iz8fu4f wrote
My cat does this too!
localguy69 t1_iz8izoq wrote
It's called a washy button and my cat has three.
tropicocity t1_iz8n5pw wrote
My girlfriend has three cats, two of which do this exact same thing, but it happens when you scratch their lower back
AMetalWorld t1_iz8ndfu wrote
My dog does this when he scratches himself lol
chef_rake t1_iz8qg09 wrote
r/whatswrongwithyourcat
InternationalToque t1_iz8qloe wrote
HellsMalice t1_iz8wou6 wrote
You can't fool me, that's not a cat
that's a cloud
davidlol1 t1_iz9w2nh wrote
HE'S SO FLUFFY!
davidlol1 t1_iz9w3c3 wrote
HE'S SO FLUFFY!
v4por t1_iz620bn wrote
You unlocked their grooming impulse. Cats groom themselves with their tongues, and when you reach a spot that they can't normally groom on their own, they'll do that. A lot of cats do this when you scratch near their tails.